Our Board Chair, Dr. Zaima, participated in the dissemination forum for the World Bank’s book “Toward Building Somalia’s Social Contract”, organized by Heritage Institute She moderated Day 2’s panel on fiscal decentralization and local governance.

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Baidoa District Women’s Commissioner Ms. Hindiya Isaaq delivered powerful remarks at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, emphasizing the importance of amplifying women’s voices in public finance and the budgeting process.

Dr. Abbas Fiqow, esteemed IRAD Board Member, delivered the closing remarks at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, extending heartfelt thanks to all participants and organizers for their valuable contributions.

H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Hussein, Minister of Finance, Southwest State, delivered powerful opening remarks at the Q4 Budget Policy Brief Dissemination Forum in Baidoa — emphasizing trust, transparency, and inclusive budgeting.

Traditional elder Malaaq Maxamuud Maxamed Sheeq shared powerful reflections at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum in Baidoa calling for transparency, inclusion, and respect for community voices in budgeting. 🗣️📊

Mr. Hassan Ali Nur, Member of Southwest State Parliament’s Security & Internal Affairs Committee, shared reflections at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in public financial management.

We extend our heartfelt wishes to #Muslims around the globe, especially our Somali people May this blessed Eid Al Adha bring #peace, #unity, and #prosperity to our communities and our nation نُهنئ الأمة الإسلامية بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المبارك، ونخص بالذكر شعبنا الصومالي الكريم.

What happens when major aid funding vanishes overnight? Following our high-level dialogue with the Finance Minister of Southwest State, #IRAD has published a new commentary unpacking the fiscal shock of USAID’s withdrawal—and what it means for local budgets, services &

The IRADInstitute and Heritage Institute signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to advance evidence-based research, inclusive dialogue, and policy innovation across Somalia. 🤝 Through this partnership, IRAD & Heritage Institutes will: 🔹 Co-produce high-impact research 🔹

Join us on Friday, 15 Aug 2025 | 3–6 PM | Horyal Hotel for an insightful public lecture on Cultural Identity & Economic Opportunities. The discussion will focus on rethinking the role and narrative of Southern communities in Somalia’s national development. 🎙 Speaker: Dr.

Video Highlight—Baidoa Resource Sharing Agreement IRAD Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources of Southwest State, organized a high-level forum in Baidoa on managing, sharing & owning Somalia’s natural resources.